A Duke for the Heartbroken Widow
(2026)(A book in the Delightful Lords and Ladies series)
A novel by Emily Honeyfield
Lady Evelina Marchmont never expected widowhood to leave her so exposed. As the woman of an estate, society offers her little mercy, and when her late husband’s cousin arrives in London with both condolences and a proposal, she realizes her independence is in jeopardy. Determined to protect her husband’s legacy, Evelina finds herself walking a dangerous line between independence and vulnerability. Will she accept the proposal of a man who can ruin her, risking not only her estate, but her heart as well?
Lord Alistair Fenwick, Marquess of Hawthorne, never sought the power thrust upon him. With his father’s health declining and the Fenwick family fractured by scandal, he is driven to make difficult decisions. His only solution to mounting threats is the woman he once knew, the fiery Evelina Marchmont. Yet, with Evelina knowing too well the price of marriage, can he persuade her to change her mind and trust him?
Their marriage of convenience quickly grows complicated. As Evelina and Alistair struggle to fulfill their duties, external forces push them closer together, and old wounds begin to heal. Can a union born from necessity evolve into something more? In a world governed by inheritance and reputation, they must choose between duty, growing love, and the trust they have both long abandoned.
Tropes: Marriage of Convenience, Forced Proximity, Widowed Heroine, Second Chances
"A Duke for the Heartbroken Widow" is a historical romance novel of approximately 100,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Historical Romance
Lord Alistair Fenwick, Marquess of Hawthorne, never sought the power thrust upon him. With his father’s health declining and the Fenwick family fractured by scandal, he is driven to make difficult decisions. His only solution to mounting threats is the woman he once knew, the fiery Evelina Marchmont. Yet, with Evelina knowing too well the price of marriage, can he persuade her to change her mind and trust him?
Their marriage of convenience quickly grows complicated. As Evelina and Alistair struggle to fulfill their duties, external forces push them closer together, and old wounds begin to heal. Can a union born from necessity evolve into something more? In a world governed by inheritance and reputation, they must choose between duty, growing love, and the trust they have both long abandoned.
Tropes: Marriage of Convenience, Forced Proximity, Widowed Heroine, Second Chances
"A Duke for the Heartbroken Widow" is a historical romance novel of approximately 100,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Historical Romance
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